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Test the Arch MCP Server with these common use cases.

Security Examples

Complete Security Audit Workflow

I want to install Syncthing for file sync, but I'm paranoid about security. Can you do a full security check?
Uses the audit_aur_package prompt to perform comprehensive security analysis including metadata evaluation, PKGBUILD analysis, and risk assessment.
Syncthing security audit step 1 - initial package search and metadata analysis

Step 1: Initial Package Search Using Multiple Tools

Syncthing security audit step 2 - package metadata evaluation and trust score

Step 2: Metadata Analysis of AUR Package

Syncthing security audit step 3 - Security Assesment Report Generated

Step 3: Security Assessment Report Generated

Syncthing security audit step 4 - comprehensive security assessment and recommendations

Step 4: Decision left on user with complete guide

Analyze PKGBUILD

My friend sent me this PKGBUILD for a custom app, can you check if it's safe to install?
Uses the analyze_pkgbuild_safety tool to detect malicious patterns and suspicious code.
PKGBUILD safety analysis example showing security threat detection

Example of PKGBUILD safety analysis

Audit AUR Package

I found this random package called 'crypto-miner-helper' on AUR, should I trust it?
Uses the audit_aur_package prompt to:
  1. Fetch package metadata
  2. Analyze PKGBUILD for threats
  3. Provide security recommendations

Search Examples

Search Arch Wiki

give me gnu pass documentation
Reads archwiki://Pass resource and combines with other tools comprehensive documenation.
Arch Wiki documentation reading example showing comprehensive search workflow

Example of reading Arch Wiki documentation

Search AUR

Uses the search_aur tool with safety warnings automatically included to find popular alternatives.
Do we have any AI browser in AUR?
Example showing multiple browser search results

Example of finding browsers through comprehensive search

Find Alternatives

I need a web server for my project, what are my options and what does the Arch Wiki recommend?
Combines wiki search, official packages, and AUR search to find the best solution.
Find alternatives search example showing comprehensive search workflow

Example of finding alternatives through comprehensive search

Package Info and Install Examples

Official Package

I want to install Python for development, what version is available in the official repos?
Uses get_official_package_info tool for official repository packages to check versions and dependencies.
Python official package information example showing version and dependency details

Example of checking official Python package information

AUR Package Info

I found this cool note-taking app called 'obsidian' in AUR, is it well-maintained?
Gets metadata including votes, maintainer, age, and status to help evaluate package quality.
Obsidian AUR package analysis example showing metadata evaluation

Example of analyzing AUR package metadata for Obsidian

Compare Packages

I'm looking for a good text editor - should I go with the official vim package or is there a better AUR version?
Combines multiple tools for comprehensive comparison between official and AUR packages.
Package comparison example showing official vs AUR package analysis

Example of comparing packages between official and AUR repositories

Check Updates

I haven't updated in a while, what packages need updating on my system?
Uses check_updates_dry_run tool (read-only, safe operation) to see pending updates.
System update check example showing pending package updates

Example of checking system updates

Analyze Dependencies

I want to set up a development environment with Docker, what all do I need to install?
Uses the analyze_dependencies prompt workflow to map out all required packages.
Dependency analysis example showing package dependency mapping

Example of analyzing package dependencies for development environment setup

Have fun exploring

I'm looking for some interesting or lesser-known packages that might be useful for my workflow
Uses AUR search with different sorting methods to discover popular but less mainstream packages.
Hidden gems discovery example showing lesser-known but useful packages

Example of discovering hidden gems in AUR

Stuck somewhere?

The package might not exist, or the AUR might be temporarily unavailable. Try:
  • Double-check package name spelling
  • Search for similar names
  • Try a few minutes later
  1. Verify uvx installation: uvx --version
  2. Restart your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, etc.)
  3. Verify arch-ops appears in connected MCP servers
  4. Check logs in your client for specific errors
  5. Try reinstalling: uvx --reinstall arch-ops-server
  1. Check internet connection
  2. Try a simpler query first
  3. Verify Arch Wiki and AUR are accessible

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions